RICHARD OWEN DAVIS

Richard Owen Davis, Retired Correction Officer at Downstate Correctional Facility, Fishkill, NY and a 41-year resident of the area, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was 69.

Richard was the son of the late Deacon Joseph and Bessie Davis, born in Fairmont, NC.

During his youth he joined and attended First Baptist Church in Fairmont, NC. After graduating from Rosenwald High School, he served in the United States Army; after being Honorably discharged, he attended college, where he received his Associates Degree in Business. He was the first African American to be hired to the Robeson County NC Court House.

In 1975 he married Barbara Cleckely from Brooklyn, NY. Richard joined the A.M.E. Zion Church of Newburgh, where he served on the Stewart Board. He received several awards, Harriett Tubman Committee, Westchester District Lay Council, etc. He was always willing to serve.

Richard leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife and companion for 38 years, Barbara Davis; three sons: Matthew K. Davis of Brooklyn, NY, Cory S. Davis of Warwick, NY, and Sheldon C. Davis of Newburgh, NY; one brother, Neatus B. Davis of Jamaica, NY; one sister, Pamela S. Davis of Durham, NC; two sisters-in-law: Winna Davis of San Francisco, CA, and Ivory Janett Lewis of Brooklyn, NY; two aunts: Lucille McMillian Nutley of New Jersey, and Jenobia Johnson of Washington, DC; one special cousin, Patricia G. Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the household of faith. He was predeceased in death by two brothers: Joseph Hansel Davis and Glen Davis.

Bro Davis will lie in repose from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23rd at Newburgh A.M.E. Zion Church, 111 Washington St., Newburgh, NY. Services will be at 11 a.m. at the church, Reverend Moses Carter Sr. will officiate. Interment, with full military honors, will be held at Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the A.M.E. Zion Church of Newburgh or the American Diabetes Association in Richard Davis' name, would be appreciated.

Professional services are entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. "Committed To Being The Very Best." Call us anytime at 845-569-1233.

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